Azure Solution Architect (Fintech)

TL;DR

Azure Solution Architect (Fintech): Designing and delivering enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure and platform solutions across Azure and AWS with an accent on security, scalability, and regulatory compliance. Focus on defining target state cloud architecture, integrating legacy and modern systems, and driving technology transformation across retail product lines.

Location: Onsite in London

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor, safeguarding financial futures since 1836.

What you will do

• Produce end-to-end Azure infrastructure solution designs aligned with functional and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering and delivery teams to ensure adherence to enterprise principles and target state architecture.
• Communicate architecture decisions, trade-offs, and rationale to senior stakeholders and governance forums.
• Partner with Product Owners and Technology Leads to translate business outcomes into scalable infrastructure requirements.
• Coordinate deployment activities across Azure and integrated platforms using automated and repeatable models.
• Drive shared accountability for technology delivery by partnering with project and programme leadership.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work onsite in London.
• Deep experience in delivering end-to-end solution architecture within complex enterprise environments.
• Hands-on expertise in Azure core architecture, including subscriptions, PaaS, serverless, and container services.
• Advanced understanding of cloud networking, identity, and security controls (e.g., Entra ID, Private Link, Defender for Cloud).
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale technology initiatives in regulated or risk-aware industries.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep.

Nice to have

• TOGAF or similar architecture certification.
• Azure certifications such as AZ-305 or AZ-104.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or SC-100.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan for permanent employees.
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus public holidays, with options to buy/sell leave.
• Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Access to various product and high-street store discounts.